5 tips every new Linux user should remember

Linux is a powerful operating system, but chances are it's a very different operating system than any you've used before. The dizzying number of choices in distribution(flavors) alone is enough to make your head spin, but it also means there's something out there that really suits your computing style.

I will suggest the following for firsy time users
1) Ubuntu (or kubuntu for windows like interface)
2) Linux Mint
still you should try the live CD and then only decide.

There are some things in Linux you just have to work out for yourself -- distributions, applications, neato screen savers (hey, we like distractions as much as the next guy).

We're taking a departure from the norm this week and not discussing a specific piece of software. Instead, we've been thinking about what we most wished we'd been told on our first foray into Linux-land. These tips run the gamut from installation planning to how to best ask for help. We chose these tips because they are not distribution-specific, and the majority of new users will at least find a few tips apply to their situation at some point.

1. Experiment with LiveCDs
2. Install /home on a separate partition
3. When in doubt, use the vesa drivers!
4. Fear not the command line.
5. Ask for help before you get frustrated at www.linuxforum.com

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